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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.96, 3,314.80 and 2,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.96, 3,314.80 and 2,191.44 is: 3,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.96 : 3,314.80 = 2,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.96/3,314.80 = 2,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.96x = 3,314.80 × 2,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.96x = 7,264,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,185.31/2,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.51

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